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Edit or remove a WiFi profile on Windows* XP

What is a Profile?

A profile is a saved group of network settings. Profiles are displayed in the Profile List. Profiles are useful when moving from one WiFi network to another. Different profiles can be configured for each WiFi network. Profile settings include the network name (SSID), operating mode, and security settings.


Edit an Existing Profile

To edit an existing profile:

  1. Click Start > All Programs > Intel® PROSet Wireless > WiFi Connection Utility. You may choose from several methods to open the utility.
  2. Click Profiles on the Intel® PROSet/Wireless main window.
  3. Select the profile to edit in the Profiles list.
  4. Click Properties to open the WiFi Profile Properties General Settings .
  5. Click Next and Back to navigate through the WiFi Profile Properties' General and Security Settings:
    • General Settings
    • Security Settings
  6. Click OK to save the current settings and exit. Click Cancel to exit without saving changes.


Remove a Profile

To remove a profile:

  1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.
  2. Select the profile from the list.
  3. Click Remove . You are notified that Selected profiles will be permanently removed. Do you want to continue?
  4. Click Yes . The profile is removed from the Profiles list.

If you are still connected to the network:

  1. Click Profiles on the Intel PROSet/Wireless main window.
  2. Select the profile from the list.
  3. Click Remove . You are notified that Selected profiles will be permanently removed. Do you want to continue?
  4. Click Yes . You are notified that Profile name is active and will be permanently removed. Do you want to continue?
  5. Click Yes. The profile is removed from the Profiles list.

Note: If the profile is protected by a password, you cannot remove or edit the profile settings without entering the password. If the administrator or you do not know the password, there is no process available to reset the password.


Start Intel® PROSet/Wireless using one of the following methods:

  • Click Start > All Programs > Intel PROSet Wireless > WiFi Connection Utility .
  • Right-click the Taskbar icon  located in the lower right corner of your Windows* Desktop to open the Taskbar menu. Click Configure WiFi .
  • Double-click the Taskbar icon to open Intel PROSet/Wireless.

Operating System:
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition*, Windows XP 64-Bit Edition*, Windows XP Professional*, Windows XP Home Edition*, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition*, Windows XP Media Center Edition*

This applies to:
IntelŪ PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
IntelŪ PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
IntelŪ PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
IntelŪ WiFi Link 5300 and IntelŪ WiFi Link 5100 products
IntelŪ WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 and IntelŪ WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 products
IntelŪ Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

Solution ID: CS-025802
Date Created: 02-Apr-2007
Last Modified: 10-Nov-2009
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